Enjoying the Hostel Experience

In 1912, in the town of Almena, Germany, Richard Schumann founded the first hostel. At the time he did not realize the significance of his action. Not only did he create a place for cheap accommodation but also a place where new experiences start.

The culture of hostel accommodation had become extremely popular in the 21st century, all around the World, as more and more people choose to stay in hostels above expensive luxury hotels.

The key differences between staying in hotels and staying in hostels are not just confined to the price (you can stay for a week in a hostel for the same price you would have paid to stay in a hotel for one just night).

In addition to saving money by staying in a hostel you also have the chance to embrace other cultures. A huge number of people that stay in hostels, travel alone, choosing hostels because they provide an outstanding opportunity to meet others, have a great time doing so and thus experience excitement and different ways of life.

The excitement of whom you are going to meet during your stay makes your stay even more precious. Many travelers simply love these personal experiences finding that meeting interesting people, who are also keen to experience the place they are visiting, makes their stay even more special than it would be if they were confined to a hotel.

The price, of course is a huge factor when making plans for where to stay during your holiday. Hostels are cheap; most of them now are modern, with new furniture and excellent service.

Hostels are so cheap compared to hotels, everyone can afford the price. It is the perfect way to meet people when travelling as you are interacting with people also travelling on a budget. As you are saving on accommodation you also have more of your budget to spend on attractions and things to do.

You can get on the plane, arrive at your destination and know that there will be a hostel offering cheap accommodation. This means you can relax knowing you do not have to worry about the high prices hotels charge.

One reservation people who have not experienced hostels before often have - particularly women travelling alone - is concerns about privacy and safety but these fears are unfounded.

With female-only hostels, ladies travelling alone can enjoy all the benefits of hostel accommodation with added peace, security and privacy when compared to mixed hostels.

Hostels like Four Star Hostel @ Piccadilly Guest House in London are examples of places that many women often choose for their accommodation when visiting London. The hostel is for ladies only and is based a few moments walk from Piccadilly Circus in Central London. Significantly cheaper than hostels in the area, it is the perfect choice for savvy female travellers.

Mrs Kelly Cheng, a regular at the hostel explains why:

A hostel is can be the place from which each stage of your journey starts and ends; a place of new friends and most importantly, a place that can feel like a home away from home.

At the end of your hostel experience you will have experienced more than just one city; through the people you meet in your accommodation you will have a taste of the culture and knowledge of many other places around the World. Many people take their friendship further, literally, by travelling on the next leg of their journey with people they meet at hostels; people who can become lifelong friends through the shared experience and comradery of a hostel stay.